Spinal Adjustments done here at the Spine Care Center feel amazing! Dr. Bedell is an expert at the Palmer Technique which is very specific, safe, and gentle. After a spinal adjustment, most people feel an immediate relief of pain and increased range of motion. The feeling is exactly the same as feeling your back "pop" when performing a stretch.

2. Pain is the Last Symptom of Dysfunction

A person’s spine can be out of alignment for months or years before symptoms develop. When the spine is out of alignment this stresses the spine in certain areas, and over time the joint capsules get thick and fibrotic. This scar tissue builds up in the facet joint capsules causing loss of motion. Impaired movement in the spine leads to faster degeneration and arthritis. Keeping the spine in normal alignment and moving properly is vital to help slow down spinal degeneration. No one can stop aging but regular spine care can help maintain normal function.

3. Regular Spine Care Is Like Regular Dental Care​Spine Care is no different than taking care of your teeth. You should also take care of your spine on a regular basis as well. Getting your spine adjusted is like getting your teeth cleaned. Doing your exercises and stretches is like brushing and flossing your teeth. Just remember the 3 key factors in Spine Care; mobility, alignment, and spinal stabilization #mass. If you get the big idea, then you will understand Spine Care and realize it's a lot more than just relieving pain. Think about it, do you only brush your teeth when they hurt? Facts are that you don't have to take care of your spine, just like you don't have to take care of your teeth, but if you want your spine to last a lifetime you must make time for your Spine.

4. All Chiropractors are Different

If you went to 5 different chiropractors you would probably have 5 different experiences. Chiropractors are not all the same. Sometimes the difference is so extreme that they might as well be in two different professions. If you went to just one chiropractor and didn't get the results you wanted, then try a different chiropractor and see if it helps. Chiropractors can do a variety of different things like laser therapy, disc decompression, myofascial release therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nutrition.

​​5. Chiropractors get a Doctorate Level Education

This surprises many people who had no idea that most chiropractors actually go to college for 4 years, then another 4 years in chiropractic school to obtain a doctorate degree. In chiropractic school students are required to dissect human cadavers, study advanced medical science, and pass national board exams. Chiropractic students completing their doctoral program are often left with school loan debts similar to medical students over $300,000. Chiropractic school is similar to medical school in the first 2 years but after that it's totally different. The following are the classroom hours averaged from 18 chiropractic schools and 22 medical schools.